Virginian Stock Mix
Virginian Stock Mix is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Virginian Stock is an easily grown annual that produces masses of sweet smelling flowers in pink, lilac, mauve and white. It is native to Greece and Albania in sandy coastal positions. It is best to direct sow it around the garden to give a splash of early spring colour. Virginian Stock has a low growing habit to 20 - 30 cm tall, so it makes a good edging plant for garden paths. It also does well in containers and hanging baskets. Plants prefer a sunny open position in moist, well-drained soil but will tolerate partial shade. The seeds germinate best between 18° - 24°C soil temperature; sow spring and autumn in temperate areas; late spring in very cool areas; autumn to winter in subtropical areas. Virginian Stock is highly attractive to bees, butterflies and beneficial insects. Days to bloom: 80 - 100 days.
Product: Virginian Stock Mix
Product type: SEED (500)
Botanical name: Malcolmia maritima
Virginian Stock is an easily grown annual that produces masses of sweet smelling flowers in pink, lilac, mauve and white. It is native to Greece and Albania in sandy coastal positions. It is best to direct sow it around the garden to give a splash of early spring colour. Virginian Stock has a low growing habit so it makes a good edging plant for garden paths. It also does well in containers and hanging baskets. Plants prefer a sunny open position in moist, well-drained soil but will tolerate partial shade. Virginian Stock is highly attractive to bees, butterflies and beneficial insects.
Plant type: Annual
Plant height: 20 - 30 cm tall
Sow when: Germinate best 18 - 24°C soil temp.
Cool: Late spring
Temperate: Spring and autumn
Subtropical: Autumn to winter
Germination: 7 - 14 days
Depth: 3 mm deep, cover seed very lightly, firm down, keep moist
Position: Full sun to very light shade
Sow where: Best sown direct or into seedling trays for later transplanting
Soil type: Prefer a moist, well-drained, fertile soil
Flowering: 80 - 100 days; self sows easily
*Good for bees
500 seeds per packet
Malcolmia maritima
Annual
Virginian Stock Mix
Virginian Stock is an easily grown annual that produces masses of sweet smelling flowers in pink, lilac, mauve and white. It is native to Greece and Albania in sandy coastal positions. It is best to direct sow it around the garden to give a splash of early spring colour. Virginian Stock has a low growing habit to 20 - 30 cm tall, so it makes a good edging plant for garden paths. It also does well in containers and hanging baskets. Plants prefer a sunny open position in moist, well-drained soil but will tolerate partial shade. The seeds germinate best between 18° - 24°C soil temperature; sow spring and autumn in temperate areas; late spring in very cool areas; autumn to winter in subtropical areas. Virginian Stock is highly attractive to bees, butterflies and beneficial insects. Days to bloom: 80 - 100 days.